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Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA

Creekside Continuing Care Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Burlington, WA.

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Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA

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  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with two armchairs, a piano, and an indoor plant.
  • Building

    A large, multi-story building with a covered entrance and rustic wooden pillars.
  • Architecture

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  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, bedside table, and artwork on the wall.
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    Cozy living room with a stone fireplace and comfortable seating.
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    An indoor dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a red teapot on the stove, and decorative plants on the countertop.
  • Garden

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    A clean and accessible bathroom with a grab bar, toilet, and wall-mounted artwork.
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400 Gilkey Road, Burlington, WA 98233

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 110 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
36
3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 stars
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Creekside Continuing Care Community Costs & Pricing

Creekside Continuing Care Community offers competitive pricing compared to both Skagit County and the broader state of Washington. For instance, a studio apartment at Creekside is priced at $2,835 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,135 and the state average of $4,126. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are available for $3,295, which also undercuts the local and state averages of $3,743 and $4,632 respectively. While Creekside's two-bedroom option is priced at $4,290, which is a bit higher than Skagit County's average of $3,630, it remains more affordable than Washington's overall average of $4,301. The semi-private accommodation option at Creekside is offered at $4,705 - slightly above Skagit County's rate but lower than the state average. Overall, Creekside provides a compelling value for prospective residents seeking quality care in a comfortable living environment.

Floor plansCreekside Continuing Care CommunitySkagit CountyWashington
Studio$2,835$4,135$4,128
1 Bedroom$3,295$3,743$4,634
2 Bedrooms$4,290$3,630$4,301
Semi-Private$4,705$4,543$4,272

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Overall Review of Creekside Continuing Care Community

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Memory care gets mixed reactions

Residents describe the memory care experience as caring at times, but with serious communication and safety concerns in others.

Several residents and families mention the memory care side by name and talk about staff support, responsiveness, and how it helped loved ones feel more engaged. At the same time, there are also sharply negative accounts involving an eviction notice and follow-through when needs changed, including questions about how incidents were handled. The community also offers dementia-specific support, including specialized memory care programming and related waivers, which aligns with why families focus on this unit when they choose Creekside.

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Care staff are often praised

Many reviews highlight caregivers and med techs as attentive, friendly, and focused on residents’ day-to-day needs.

Across reviews, families frequently describe staff members as caring, welcoming, and willing to help when something is needed. Multiple accounts also mention staff learning residents’ names and communicating well with families, especially during transitions. A few reviews contrast this with problems such as slow response to call bells, staffing shortages at certain times, and lapses in follow-through, but the more common theme is that staff try hard to support residents.

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Dining is a frequent talking point

Dining stands out in reviews, with praise for meal quality and options alongside complaints about inconsistency and basic service.

Many residents and families say the food is generally good, with some calling it better than what they expected and others noting options like multiple dining areas and flexible meal times. Several reviews also mention dietary needs and special meal considerations. On the flip side, some families report meals not arriving reliably, food that is basic or lacks flavor, and inconsistent results from day to day. Residents looking specifically at dining may want to ask how meal service works for their loved one’s schedule.

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  • An empty dining room with tables and chairs arranged neatly.
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Activities and outings help engagement

Residents and families describe ongoing activities and outings, though a few mention the schedule could be stronger.

Reviews often point to a busy calendar—things like bingo, live entertainment, movie nights, Bible study, and regular scheduled activities. There are also mentions of trips and transportation options to help residents get out of the building. A smaller number of reviews say activities are limited or not as consistent as they would like, but the overall feedback is that there are structured ways for residents to stay involved.

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Pricing feels high to some families

Some families feel the monthly cost is too high for the services and follow-through they experienced.

A recurring concern in negative reviews is that pricing is expensive and that residents may be charged for services ā€œĆ  la carte,ā€ especially when expectations weren’t met. There are also accounts tying high costs to problems like incomplete service delivery, billing concerns, and understaffing explanations that families found frustrating. Even with the community offering a range of care levels and services in its overall model, these reviews suggest prospective families should review what is included versus what can cost extra.

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Features

Housing

  • 101 resident community capacity 101 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fireplaces Fireplaces
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bellingham International (25 miles away) Bellingham International (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Burlington, Washington offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment. With several cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, and physicians within close proximity, residents can easily access the services they need on a daily basis. The presence of parks and theaters also provides opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Additionally, the availability of transportation options such as the airport shuttle and nearby train station makes it easy for seniors to travel within the area. For medical care, there are multiple hospitals and clinics nearby, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services. Places of worship are also located in the area for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood in Burlington offers a well-rounded community with a range of resources to support senior living needs.

Cafes

  • Valley Grind Espresso (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Whidbey Coffee (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Bigfoot Java (0.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Billy's Cafe (0.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taste Of Thai By Wipa (0.3 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
  • MOD Pizza (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • Sports Keg Grill (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Burlington Airport Shuttle (0.4 miles)
  • Yellow Cab (2 miles)
  • Skagit Station (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Skagit River Park (0.5 miles)
  • Skagit Valley Playing Fields (2 miles)
  • Bakerview Park (2.7 miles)
  • Lions Park (2.7 miles)
  • Bingham City Park (5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Cascade Mall 14 (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Makers Compounding Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Haggen Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Pye-Barker Fire & Safety (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Hilltop Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Haggen Pharmacy (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Quick Care Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • RejuvenationMD - Dr Tianna Tsitsis (0.8 miles)
  • Vitreoretinal Associates (0.8 miles)
  • Burlington Family Practice (0.9 miles)
  • Samuel Wilson, DO (1.6 miles)
  • Skagit Regional Clinics (1.6 miles)
  • Cascade Facial Surgery & Aesthetics (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (1.6 miles)
  • Second Mile Mount Vernon (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Care Center (3.1 miles)
  • Public Hospital District 1 Skagit County (3.2 miles)
  • PeaceHealth United General Hospital (3.3 miles)

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